The Best Restaurants in Western NY
While Buffalo’s culinary reputation rests largely on the spread of our wings around the world and the now common use of “Buffalo-style” to indicate a spicy experience ahead, the city is in fact a melting pot of diverse dishes, cuisines, and dining experiences. Old school restaurateurs who have been perfecting their menus for decades are being joined by a new generation of chefs (many of them former Buffalonians returning to their resurgent hometown) who are opening innovative restaurants that are re-defining dining in the city.
A variety of flavors
Alongside these re-pats are immigrants and refugees who are bringing a taste of places like Myanmar, Ethiopia, Cambodia and Iraq to the streets of Buffalo. If that’s not enough variety, the city has dozens of food trucks rolling around that serve everything from poutine to pierogi. Sure, come for the wings, but stay to sample one of the most dynamic food cities in the United States.
Chez Ami
210 Franklin Street
Buffalo, NY 14202
(716) 842-6800
Chiavetta’s
10654 Brant-Angola Road
Brant, NY 14027
(716) 549-1700
Chiavetta’s Barbeque
6100 Fisk Road
Lockport, NY 14094
(716) 625-9503
Chick-N-Pizza Works
129 Abbott Road
Buffalo, NY 14220
(716) 823-1300
Chilly Billy’s Ice Cream Truck
Roaming Buffalo
Buffalo, NY 14203
(716) 578-8449
China Taste
1280 Sweet Home Road
Amherst, NY 14228
(716) 568-0080
Chris’ New York Sandwich Co.
395 Delaware Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14202
(716) 854-6642
Christe’s Restaurant & Banquets
1056 Union Road
West Seneca, NY 14224
(716) 712-0808
Chrusciki Bakery-Clarence
4475 Transit Road
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 276-0706
Churn Soft Serve
1501 Hertel Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14216
(716) 863-9781
Ciao Buffalo
1368 Hertel Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14216
(716) 322-5871
Cinnabon
1 Walden Galleria
Buffalo, NY 14225
(888) 288-7655
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Baba’s Place
Baba’s Place
Baba’s Place located on Bailey Avenue in East Buffalo, in the University District is my favorite Mediterranean restaurant. Chef Bashir and team take pride in serving fresh food made to order. Two of my favorite meals are the open chicken soulvaki and shrimp stir fry served with a warm pita. Their food melts in my mouth.
3318 Bailey Ave.
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Ms. Goodies
Ms. Goodies
An East Buffalo favorite for the Sunday dinner buffet and the junkyard dog. The Sunday buffet consists of a main course and three sides, cornbread, and Kool-Aid as a beverage. Chef Celena and Team have been serving the community for 17 years.
1836 Bailey Ave.
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Phat Catz Restaurant & Bar
Phat Catz Restaurant & Bar
This minority and locally owned restaurant is also located in East Buffalo. Chef Kim and her team specialize in soul food cuisine–specifically southern fried chicken, seafood and much more.
965 Kensington Ave.
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The Rose Bar & Grill
The Rose Bar & Grill
The Rose Bar & Grill is in downtown Buffalo. The owner and staff are friendly, and they offer great food, great drinks, and a great atmosphere. My favorite is their salmon dinner.
199 Scott St.
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Parkside Meadow
Parkside Meadow
Located in Buffalo’s Historic Parkside community. I love going there not only because of the amazing food but also the décor. Everything in the building is decorated with unique Buffalo memorabilia. The House Burger and Buffalo Chicken Wings are my favorite items from this restaurant.
2 Russell St.